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Basic Systems Repair Program (BSRP)

Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) / City of Philadelphia Division of Housing and Community Development · City program

Free emergency repairs; dollar cap not stated.

Philadelphia offers free emergency home repairs for eligible owner-occupied single-family homes. The work covers health-and-safety repairs like electrical, plumbing, heating, structural, and roofing emergencies.

Last verified: August 2, 2026
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Program details

How it works

The City of Philadelphia’s Division of Housing and Community Development says the Basic Systems Repair Program provides free emergency home repairs for eligible owner-occupied single-family homes in Philadelphia.

What the money covers

The official city page lists emergency repairs to correct:

  • electrical emergencies
  • plumbing emergencies
  • heating emergencies
  • structural emergencies
  • roofing emergencies

How to apply

The city directs homeowners to its housing help page and One Philly Front Door, which guides residents to programs that may help with housing repairs.

Timing and availability

The city page describes the program as an available service for homeowners, but it does not state funding caps or a deadline on the page reviewed.

Notes for homeowners

The source frames this as emergency repair help, not a general remodeling program. It is intended for repairs tied to safety and habitability.

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